fasten

/'fɑ:sn/
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fasten

She fastens her seatbelt before starting the car.

Definition

  1. Verb (Transitive):

    • To attach or secure something firmly: To close, join, or fix something in place, making it tight or immobile.
    • To direct and hold steadily: To fix something, such as one's attention, gaze, or thoughts, on a specific object or idea.

  2. Verb (Intransitive):

    • To become attached or secured: To close or become fixed in place.
Usage Examples

  • Verb (Transitive):

    • Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.
    • She fastened the brooch to her dress.
    • He fastened his eyes on the distant horizon.

  • Verb (Intransitive):

    • This bracelet fastens with a simple clasp.
    • The door won't fasten properly; the latch is broken.
Advanced Usage
  • To fasten on/upon something: To seize upon or focus on something with determination.
    • The reporter fastened on the smallest detail of the story.
  • To fasten something on/upon someone: To attribute something, often a blame or nickname, to someone.
    • They fastened a silly nickname on him that stuck for years.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fastener (n): A device, such as a buckle, button, or zipper, used to fasten something.
    • The fastener on my bag is broken.
  • Fastening (n): The act of making something fast or secure; also, a device that fastens.
    • The fastening of the ropes is crucial for safety.
Synonyms
  • Attach: To join or connect one thing to another.
  • Secure: To fix or hold something firmly in place.
  • Fix: To make something stable or immobile.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Fasten down: To secure something firmly, often by tying or nailing.
    • We need to fasten down the tarp before the storm.
  • Fasten up: To close or secure something completely.
    • Fasten up your coat; it's cold outside.
Related Idioms
  • Fasten your seatbelt: Be prepared for something difficult, challenging, or exciting. (Often used figuratively).
    • The next quarter will be turbulent for the market, so fasten your seatbelts.
fasten

She fastens her seatbelt before starting the car.

Verb
  1. make tight or tighter
    • Tighten the wire
  2. attach to
    • They fastened various nicknames to each other
  3. become fixed or fastened
    • This dress fastens in the back
  4. cause to be firmly attached
    • fasten the lock onto the door
    • she fixed her gaze on the man

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